Technology FAQs

Q: On which platform will the tournament be hosted? 

A: The tournament will be hosted on NSDA campus.

Q: How does NSDA campus work?

****IF YOU HAVE NOT USED NSDA CAMPUS BEFORE, MAKE SURE YOU COORDINATE WITH YOUR IT PEOPLE BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT****:  https://www.speechanddebate.org/campus-tech/

The short version: When you have a ballot or a round, click on your email in the right hand corner of Tabroom. There will then be a picture of a camera.

The longer version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocCK7jasgGc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOFxYV2BZN0

Test your tech here - please do this before the tournament - https://campus.speechanddebate.org/

Q: Can I watch my students compete/watch other teams compete?

A: The observer function will be present on NSDA Campus. It’s a max of two coaches who can watch at any one time. 

Q: Are rounds recorded? 

A: No. 

Q: Are rounds livestreamed?

A: No. 

Q: What equipment do I need? 

A: Laptop, charger, preferably a headset, a very strong internet connection